Description
A creamy and delicious pasta recipe that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and penne pasta for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, combine the shredded chicken, ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and chicken broth over medium heat.
- Stir until the cream cheese is melted and the mixture is well combined.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and mix until the pasta is coated with the sauce.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon until melted and combined.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for easy meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Crack Chicken Penne, creamy pasta, chicken recipe